Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen orchestrated a blockbuster trade on Tuesday, sending defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for the fourth and 45th overall picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, plus defenseman Louis Crevier, according to WGR Sports Radio 550. The deal, finalized just days after Byram’s … Read more
The 2026 NHL Draft order is currently taking shape following the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final, with teams now finalizing their strategies for the upcoming selection process. Seven franchises hold multiple first-round picks, while the Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Vegas Golden Knights each hold only four total selections, according … Read more
Scouts and evaluators remain divided on the top selection for the 2026 NHL Draft, with Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg emerging as the primary candidates. While industry analysis shows a clear preference for McKenna’s offensive ceiling, internal polling and expert projections indicate the gap between the two wingers is minimal, according to reporting from the … Read more